Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 162: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 162 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries. Primary sponsor: Brent Money (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Mike Schofield (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 15, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 36
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Money | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Cole Hefner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Mike Schofield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Wes Virdell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Cecil Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Brad Buckley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Fairly | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Todd Hunter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Christian Manuel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed